In January 2005, I fasted 23 days on water with Dr. Graham. I can with honesty say that this experience forever changed me. After my fast, I experienced such a new-found love of life that I felt I was a boy again! I felt so much energy, so much clarity — so much life that in the course of the next several months I was able to double my business and my income (which in itself more than paid for the cost of fasting).

I'm writing this today because I feel extremely privileged to have been able to fast with Dr. Graham in Costa Rica.

First of all, Dr. Graham only accepted 10 fasters in total, and I was the last person to sign up! In fact, I was only able to get on board because somebody else had cancelled!

Before that, I had always wanted to fast but never did it for several reasons. Since then, I have learned that if you plan to fast, you should keep the following in mind:

Requirements for Fasting

1- Fast Under Supervision Only. You should only attempt a long fast if you have the proper supervision. For me, having Dr. Graham to supervise each of us one-on-one made all the difference. Otherwise, I would never have been able to go through the experience.

2- Fast in a Group. Fasting alone can be pretty difficult. It's essential to have the support of other people who are also going through the same experience as you have.

3- Have enough time to fast. For me, the problem before was always time. I always thought I didn't have enough time to fast. I was afraid of going back home weak and emaciated from the fast. Finally, I decided to spend the necessary time to fast. I took 3 weeks to fast and 3 weeks to recover from my fast. It was just the right amount of time I needed.

4- Pay for Quality. Many people are suprised to learned that I paid over $6000 to spend 6 weeks of my life fasting and recovering from that fast. In retrospect, it was some of the best money that I ever spent. Fasting can be life-changing so it's absolutely necessary to fast under the best conditions possible, and that comes with a price. After my fast, I had so much clarity that I was able to redesigned my business to double my income!

5- Fast in a Warm Environment. I wouldn't consider fasting in a location that doesn't feature warm temperature all day and all night long. This is very important to the success of your fast. The availability of tropical fruits, the proximity to the beach, the warm sun — all these conditions are ideal for a fast!

I was contacted by Dr. Graham to find a few more fasters for his year's retreat, which might be the last one ever! From what I can understand, he's taking only 10 people this year and several people have already signed up.

You will stay in a secluded spot, a private retreat center in the mountains, with spectacular mountain views, and so you will get fresh air all the time.

Fasting to start the new year is a great way to begin a new life. You will be monitored daily, and more often when necessary. During this time, you will learn more about health through private daily consultations and lectures by Dr. Graham.

Your fast will be custom designed, as will realimentation and recovery from the fast. There is no set length that you must fast, but Dr. Graham allows 43 days for the entire experience, including travel. The length of your fast will be up to you, with Dr. Graham's guidance.

The fasting retreat takes place in Costa Rica, starting on January 1st, 2006, and ending on February 12.

I'd be happy to send you more information about the Fasting Retreat if you are interested. I'll also send you information about fasting in general, including a free booklet by Dr. Graham about fasting.

Dr. Graham is only taking a few people this year, and perhaps it could be you, who knows?

If you want to find out more, please let me know, and I will send you more information.